IBM Services

JANUARY 31, 2024

Businesses now look beyond offshore outsourcing and labor arbitrage, instead leveraging artificial intelligence (AI) and automation to create efficiencies and modernize processes. Near-sourcing Near-sourcing, also called nearshoring, involves moving sourcing activities closer to where goods or services are sold.

Sourcing 98

Sourcing Strategic Sourcing Outsourcing Supply Chain Management 98

SourcX

OCTOBER 11, 2020

Low Labor Costs. The low labor costs associated with manufacturing overseas might be the most obvious advantage, and the most important. By manufacturing in countries like China, India, Vietnam, Bangladesh, and the Philippines, companies gain access to a low cost labor market that can save them a lot of money.

Manufacturing 52

Manufacturing Labor Costs Regulations Pharmaceuticals 52

Planergy Software

JULY 14, 2023

How strategic sourcing, cost management, and cost avoidance strategies can be applied to indirect spend. P-cards are an efficient way of managing small and routine purchases without the need for paperwork and lengthy purchase approval processes. How to gain visibility and control of your indirect spend.

Banking 52

Banking Labor Costs Strategic Sourcing Accounting 52

Planergy Software

JANUARY 19, 2023

How strategic sourcing, cost management, and cost avoidance strategies can be applied to indirect spend. As it often proves reliable when estimating outcomes, this concept is widely used by various industries attempting to maximize their efficiency. How to gain visibility and control of your indirect spend.

Supply Chain Management 52

Supply Chain Management Reduced Costs Robotics Process Automation Analytics 52

Obobo

MARCH 30, 2023

Benchmarking, price variance, and standard cost analysis are effective methods for measuring cost savings, while a comprehensive report should include savings achieved, scope, methodology, and future opportunities. What are the Benefits of Procurement Cost Savings? This can help you reduce errors and improve efficiency.

Analytics 40

Analytics Reduced Costs Software Strategic Sourcing 40

Obobo

MARCH 23, 2023

In the medium term, cost reduction strategies can lead to larger savings, including effective contract negotiation , consolidation of suppliers or products, and streamlining of procurement processes. Finally, long-term strategies may include the development of partnerships with suppliers and even the implementation of strategic sourcing.

Reduced Costs 52

Reduced Costs Inventory Management Automation Sourcing 52

Planergy Software

JANUARY 20, 2022

How strategic sourcing, cost management, and cost avoidance strategies can be applied to indirect spend. Lower Costs Logistics are an expensive part of operations, often outweighing labor costs. How to gain visibility and control of your indirect spend. Download Free Copy. Written by. Keith Murphy.

Supply Chain Management 52

Supply Chain Management Manufacturing Sourcing Retail 52